RedMagic 7S Pro Gaming Phone Hides Its Selfie Camera Behind the Screen

The new gaming phone gets more screen real estate for players.

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The RedMagic 7S Pro has no visible front-facing camera because its 16-megapixel selfie camera is behind the screen.

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On the back of the phone is a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

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Flipping a hardware switch on the phone launches a game-focused Game Space launcher. When launching games from this menu, it adds several enhancements including turning on the cooling fan and access to performance options.

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When playing games from the RedMagic 7S Pro's Game Space launcher, a quick overlay lets you access settings including the refresh rate and the processor power.

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Games like the mobile version of Mortal Kombat that support higher refresh rates and enhanced graphics settings benefit from the phone's power, but also from the touch-responsiveness of the screen.